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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 1,034.10 and 582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 1,034.10 and 582.60 is: 872.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 1,034.10 = 582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/1,034.10 = 582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 1,034.10 × 582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 602,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,466.66/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.84

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